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Summit: W7W/LC-079
Submitted by K7AHR on
The first of three activations in a weekend - if you can activate this one, I recommend several other peaks in the area as well. This was a first activation, so subsequent attempts may find better routes. I planned a weekend with three summits…
Summit: W7M/LM-073
Submitted by K7VK on
Blackrock Peak is named for the dark gray to black lichens growing on the summit boulder field. The rock itself is mostly light tan-colored and from a distance the dark lichen patterns appear like large stationary cloud shadows draped over the…
Summit: W7O/NE-011
Submitted by KK7DS on
While in town for the Hells Canyon Relay race, Taylor and I planned to hit two 10-point summits in the Joseph, OR area, our highest elevation and point value yet. What started off as a well-planned day trip unraveled into a messy situation. This is…
Summit: W7I/NI-002
Submitted by K7VK on
A steep trail climb breaks onto an open grassland with scattered Rocky Mountain subalpine fir makes this summit a great operating position. Located on the Idaho/Montana border it has panoramic views of the regrown forest after the great burn…
Summit: W7I/NI-007
Submitted by K7VK on
The hike to Eagle Cliff on Stateline National Recreation Trail #738 has many scenic views along the route including alpine cirque basins and alpine lakes, Cliff and Diamond, and some small unnamed lakes. Wildlife encountered along the trail were…
Summit: W7I/NI-196
Submitted by K7VK on
A gentle pitch trail terminates at Savage Ridge. Of interest to hams might be the Natural Resources and Conservation Service Snotel Site near the trail head. This is snow water content and weather measuring station is complete with snow…
Summit: W7M/GA-111
Submitted by AE7AP on
1.6 mi, +1,300 feet, -40 feetThis is an easy off-trail hike. There are likely nice views from the summit, but it was socked in when I was there, so I can’t say for sure.From the summit of Huckleberry Pass, continue 0.5 to 0.6 miles down the…
Summit: W7O/NC-083
Submitted by WJ7WJ on
Ben Smith is now a drive up. It has been clear cut and there is a good road to the top. I followed K7ATN's instructions to the motorcycle trail.…
Summit: W7O/NC-091
Submitted by WJ7WJ on
“Tillamook Peak”, NC-091, is now a drive up. Can't tell you how to drive up because I hiked up the ATV trail described by K7EEX .http://www.pnwsota.org/blog/…
Summit: W7I/IC-139
Submitted by K7VK on
Having hiked 2.5 miles to a saddle you might as well activate both close summits to the north and south, W7I/IC-139 & 167. These summits require a bit of somewhat steep scramble through open subalpine vegetation and open ground after the…